DCOM Server Process Launcher (DcomLaunch) Windows Service Startup Type, Default Configuration, and Information

Registry Name:

DcomLaunch

Display Name:

DCOM Server Process Launcher

Description:

The DCOMLAUNCH service launches COM and DCOM servers in response to object activation requests. If this service is stopped or disabled, programs using COM or DCOM will not function properly. It is strongly recommended that you have the DCOMLAUNCH service running.

For more information, see the Additional Information section.

Default Status:

Running

Default Startup Type:

Automatic

Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.

Image Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch -p

svchost.exe is a system process that hosts and manages Windows services running from DLL files rather than standalone executable files, allowing Windows to modularize and efficiently manage background tasks.

svchost.exe loads and runs Windows services, such as networking, Windows Update, audio, and many others. Multiple instances of svchost.exe can run simultaneously, each hosting different services. This helps with stability and security—if one service fails, it doesn't crash all services.

DLL File Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\rpcss.dll

Dependencies:

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

None

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

Log On As:

LocalSystem

Additional Information:

The DCOM Server Process Launcher service is responsible for launching and hosting various services required by other programs on your computer. It acts as a container for multiple services, allowing them to run efficiently and share system resources. It also implements Microsoft’s Component Object Model (COM) and Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) technologies.

This service is essential for the proper functioning of many Windows features, such as Windows Update, Windows Firewall, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and more. If this service is stopped or disabled, some of these features may not work correctly or at all.

Windows Service Startup Type:

In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:

Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.

DCOM Server Process Launcher (DcomLaunch) startup type, default configuration, and information